Freightliner recall: Steering
What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. A failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. A damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port.
What could happen
The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. If corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. If no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. An interim letter was mailed in december 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Cascadia 2005–2011
- Freightliner Century 2005–2011
- Freightliner Classic Xl 2005–2011
- Freightliner Columbia 2005–2011
- Freightliner Coronado 2005–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V514000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 13, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jul 6, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,689
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2004 to Jun 15, 2010
- Part
- Steering › Rack and pinion
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-614
Notes
Daimler trucks' safety recall number is fl-614.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.